Gorgeous, Near Mint Model 1935 Fascist Youth GIL Pre-Avieri (Cadet) Visor Hat Badge
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Gorgeous, Near Mint Model 1935 Fascist Youth GIL Pre-Avieri (Cadet) Visor Hat Badge

Code: z99omit90035g-CON


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a gorgeous and near mint Model 1935 visor hat badge for the Fascist Youth (or GIL: Giuventu Italiana del Littorio) Pre-Avieri (pre-Air Force cadet). The GIL began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed in 1937. The badge is a large winged fasces in gold bullion. Stunning!

VINTAGE: Circa 1920s or 1930s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/8" in height and 4-3/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool felt embroidered in bullion and silk/cotton threads, muslin backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay CON-DMM-25-13 LBDEX6/13 SBDEX9/14

CONDITION: 9+ (Near Mint-): The badge is near mint.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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